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$62,712 GS-11 Step 1 in DALLAS (2016)
$81,525 GS-11 Step 10 in DALLAS (2016)
+$10,901 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2016 GS-11 pay table for DALLAS

Each step below already includes the 21.04% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-11 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $62,712 $2,412.00 $30.05 +$10,901
Step 2 $64,802 $2,492.38 $31.05 +$11,264
Step 3 $66,893 $2,572.81 $32.05 +$11,628
Step 4 $68,983 $2,653.19 $33.05 +$11,991
Step 5 $71,073 $2,733.58 $34.06 +$12,354
Step 6 $73,164 $2,814.00 $35.06 +$12,718
Step 7 $75,254 $2,894.38 $36.06 +$13,081
Step 8 $77,345 $2,974.81 $37.06 +$13,445
Step 9 $79,435 $3,055.19 $38.06 +$13,808
Step 10 $81,525 $3,135.58 $39.06 +$14,171

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DALLAS pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $51,811
  • DALLAS GS-11 Step 1 $62,712
  • Locality add-on +$10,901
  • Adjustment percent 21.04%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $67,354
  • DALLAS GS-11 Step 10 $81,525

Step-increase waiting periods

  • Step 1 → Step 2 52 weeks
  • Step 2 → Step 3 52 weeks
  • Step 3 → Step 4 52 weeks
  • Step 4 → Step 5 104 weeks
  • Step 5 → Step 6 104 weeks
  • Step 6 → Step 7 104 weeks
  • Step 7 → Step 8 156 weeks
  • Step 8 → Step 9 156 weeks
  • Step 9 → Step 10 156 weeks

GS-11 in DALLAS: what to expect

Full performance for most professional careers: budget analysts, program managers, engineers, IT specialists and criminal investigators.

For 2016, the DALLAS pay area adds a 21.04% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-11 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. A PhD or equivalent doctoral degree, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-9 level.

Promotion path. Typical career ladder peak for entry-level hires; competitive promotion to GS-12 requires vacancy and supervisory selection.

The rough military equivalent for GS-11 is O-4 Major, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-11 in DALLAS

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in DALLAS earns roughly $2,412 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,136. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2016 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-11 DALLAS page.

Other grades in DALLAS

GS-11 in DALLAS questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in DALLAS?
    In 2016, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in DALLAS earns $62,712 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $81,525. This is 21.04% higher than the base GS-11 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-11 in DALLAS?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For DALLAS in 2016, it is 21.04%. On a GS-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $10,901 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-11 in DALLAS?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-11 Step 1 employee in DALLAS earns roughly $2,412 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.